Security Analyst With Zero Trust & Zscaler

Hi,

This is Amit Kumar from Redleo Software Inc. Please review the job description below and contact me at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxif interested.

Position : Security Analyst with Zero Trust & Zscaler
Employment : long Term/Contract
Location:  Hybrid/ NYC, NY
Interview Format: Video

Its Hybrid – 1-2 Days a week from Office, NYC, NY

Job Description – Security Analyst (Zero Trust & Zscaler)

This role is ideal for a security professional experienced in implementing Zero Trust strategies, managing Zscaler Private Access solutions, and securing enterprise application access through identity-driven security controls.

Position: Security Analyst – Zero Trust Security
Experience: 4–8 Years
Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking a Security Analyst with hands-on experience in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Zscaler Security Solutions, particularly Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure access policies, profiling user access, and ensuring compliance with Zero Trust security principles across the enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) environments.
• Design and implement Zero Trust access policies based on user identity, device posture, application sensitivity, and business requirements.
• Profile and analyze user access patterns to ensure least-privilege access and reduce security risks.
• Create, modify, and optimize access control policies for internal applications and services.
• Collaborate with Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams to integrate authentication and authorization controls.
• Monitor ZPA logs, user activities, and security events to identify anomalies and potential threats.
• Troubleshoot user connectivity and access issues within Zscaler environments.
• Conduct periodic reviews of access permissions and recommend policy improvements.
• Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments related to access management.
• Develop and maintain documentation for ZPA configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with network, infrastructure, and application teams to onboard applications into the Zero Trust framework. 

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) administration and policy configuration.
• Good understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (NISTxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) principles and implementation.
• Experience profiling users, applications, and access requirements to build secure access policies.
• Knowledge of Identity Providers (IdPs) such as:
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Okta
  • Ping Identity
  • ADFS
• Experience with authentication technologies including:
  • SAML
  • OAuth
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, SSL/TLS, and application connectivity.
• Experience with security monitoring, log analysis, and incident investigation.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional Zscaler products such as:
  • Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
  • Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
  • Zscaler Client Connector
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Relevant certifications:
  • Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA)
  • Zscaler Certified Professional (ZCCP)
  • Security+
  • CISSP
  • CCSP 

Key Competencies

• Zero Trust Architecture
• Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
• Identity & Access Management
• Access Policy Management
• User Access Profiling
• Security Monitoring & Analysis
• Risk Assessment & Compliance
• Incident Investigation & Troubleshooting